pìob

See also: píob

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin pipa, possibly via Old English pipe or Old Norse pípa. Compare Irish píb.

Noun

pìob f (genitive singular pìoba, plural pìoban)

  1. pipe, tube
  2. bagpipes
  3. pipe (for smoking)

Usage notes

  • Bagpipes are referred to in Scottish Gaelic in the singular: a' phìob.

Derived terms

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